Bill > A09112

This bill amends the New York real property law to protect two specific groups of housing applicants from discrimination based on credit history: victims of domestic violence and recipients of rental subsidies. For domestic violence survivors, the bill defines various ways a person can prove their status, including court protection orders, law enforcement reports, healthcare provider records, and verification from victim advocates or other qualified professionals. For rental subsidy recipients, the bill covers various housing assistance programs like Section 8 vouchers and state/local rent support initiatives. In both cases, landlords are prohibited from requesting, obtaining, or considering credit reports, and cannot deny housing applications based on credit history. The bill requires that all documentation submitted under these provisions be kept strictly confidential. If a landlord violates these provisions, an aggrieved applicant can pursue civil action seeking injunctive relief, actual damages, and attorney's fees. The legislative findings indicate that the bill aims to reduce housing barriers for survivors of domestic violence who may have damaged credit due to financial abuse, and to support low-income individuals accessing housing through subsidy programs.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9112